That's a great idea but I am willing to bet it is a 90 minute detour for them. Unless you are en route to Morgan City or visiting your Aunt in franklin, jeanerette is not on the way to much of anything...sadly.

if they're driving from points west of Lafayette, it can be just as quick to take US 90, thus bypassing Baton Rouge & horrrendous traffic. on the other hand, if I were going to be in NOLA already, i'd hit Chez Pierre, Dong Phuong, Hi-Do on the Westbank, or get a loaf of Binder's bread from Zara's.

I always run into awful traffic lights and cruddy jams afer Boutte..and the Morgan City-to-Matthews seems to take forever (to me) But on a good day you're probably right. And after they tear up I-10 to widen up to henderson, it will almost certainly be better.

Maple Street Patisserie is putting out some damn good baguettes these days. Also recently had a crusty pumpernickel with raisins that was fantastic. Good pastries, too. And nice people. Here is some press on the place if you're interested: